Improving care for people with serious mental illness and Alzheimer's in nursing homes
Addressing Disparities in Nursing Homes for People with Serious Mental Illness and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
This study is looking at the challenges faced by adults with serious mental illness and Alzheimer's or related dementias living in nursing homes, especially focusing on how these issues affect people of color, and aims to find ways to improve their care and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11073194 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and Alzheimer's disease or related dementias (AD/ADRD) in nursing homes. It aims to understand the prevalence of these conditions among residents, particularly focusing on disparities affecting Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). The study will assess the quality of care provided to these vulnerable populations and identify organizational factors that can be modified to improve outcomes. By gathering this evidence, the research seeks to enhance the quality of care in nursing homes for individuals with these complex health needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults with serious mental illness, particularly those who also have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, especially from BIPOC communities.
Not a fit: Patients without serious mental illness or Alzheimer's disease and related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care and better health outcomes for patients with serious mental illness and Alzheimer's disease in nursing homes.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on care disparities in nursing homes, this specific focus on SMI and AD/ADRD among BIPOC populations is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shippee, Tetyana P. — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Shippee, Tetyana P.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.